Safety Manager – Newstead in Brisbane

Panettiere Builders is a Brisbane-based builder delivering high-quality residential and mixed-use projects across South East Queensland. We build with care, finish on program, and put the safety of our people first on site.

We hire for careers, not just project life. With a strong pipeline of high-rise residential projects, we can offer long-term opportunities to people who share our standards.

The Project involves a new 31-level high-rise residential tower in Newstead, around 3km from the Brisbane CBD, which is one of the suburb's most significant residential developments. Scope includes basement levels, podium, post-tensioned slabs, tower crane operations, jump-form core and façade installation, with construction running from 2026 to 2028 for stage 1.

The Role involves leading the site's WHS function and building a "Safety First" culture that trades, supervisors and management all own. You will be responsible for:

• Implementing and maintaining the site-specific WHS Management Plan in line with the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (Qld) and Regulations
• Managing site safety in HammerTech: inductions, SWMS review and approval, permits to work, plant registers, inspections and incident reporting
• Using Procore to record observations, track actions, and report safety performance to the project team
• Reviewing SWMS for high-risk construction work, including working at heights, tower cranes and lifting, formwork, scaffolding, hot works and confined spaces, ensuring controls follow the hierarchy of controls
• Running regular inspections of subcontractor/trade work to confirm SWMS cover the work being done and that controls are in place and effective
• Leading pre-starts, toolbox talks and site safety committee meetings
• Leading incident investigations, root cause analysis and corrective actions
• Coaching site supervisors and foremen to build their WHS knowledge and leadership
• Ensuring every action from inspections, audits, incidents, observations and hazard reports is captured and closed out

What You'll Need to Succeed:

• Certificate IV in WHS at minimum; Diploma, Advanced Diploma or Degree in Health and Safety highly regarded
• 5+ years as a safety professional in construction, including at least one high-rise project (10+ levels)
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience with HammerTech and Procore (essential)
• Proven experience implementing a Safety Management System on site
• Strong knowledge of Queensland WHS legislation and relevant Codes of Practice
• Experience on OFSC-accredited projects (desired)
• Strong inspection and report-writing skills
• Current White Card, First Aid and a valid driver's licence

Competitive salary of $120,000 - $160,000 + super. A long-term career with a growing builder, not just a single project – 3 Stages. A leadership team that backs safety decisions on site.

Please note: We are recruiting directly for this role and will not accept applications from recruitment agencies.